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Prince William and Prince Harry have each paid a tribute to Princess Diana, though not side by side. Both brothers backed their late mother's charity with personal messages to the winners of The Diana Award, while also extending her legacy through the causes they champion. Their separate letters, however, say plenty about the ongoing feud between the two.
According to People, the Prince of Wales, 44, and the Duke of Sussex, 42, wrote congratulatory letters to the newest winners of The Diana Award. The letters, however, went out separately. Each of the 198 recipients, drawn from 44 countries, received one from each prince.
According to the charity, the winners were recognised for creating "positive change in their communities and beyond." Dr. Tessy Ojo CBE, the charity's chief executive, also praised the group. "These young people are proof that, whatever their background or circumstances, the desire to make a difference is universal," she said.
However, reports from Page Six suggest that the common gesture does not appear to signal a thaw. The brothers last appeared together at a public engagement in July 2021, when they unveiled a statue of Diana at Kensington Palace on what would have been her 60th birthday. Since then, they have seemed distant at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral and at a 2024 memorial service for their uncle.
While they are now in the same country again, they are not believed to be in contact. Harry has spoken about the rift. "I want it to work out. Of course I do," he said, while also admitting that reconciling is hard. The escalation of tensions can be traced to 2020, when Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as senior working royals.
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According to People, the Prince of Wales, 44, and the Duke of Sussex, 42, wrote congratulatory letters to the newest winners of The Diana Award. The letters, however, went out separately. Each of the 198 recipients, drawn from 44 countries, received one from each prince.
According to the charity, the winners were recognised for creating "positive change in their communities and beyond." Dr. Tessy Ojo CBE, the charity's chief executive, also praised the group. "These young people are proof that, whatever their background or circumstances, the desire to make a difference is universal," she said.
However, reports from Page Six suggest that the common gesture does not appear to signal a thaw. The brothers last appeared together at a public engagement in July 2021, when they unveiled a statue of Diana at Kensington Palace on what would have been her 60th birthday. Since then, they have seemed distant at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral and at a 2024 memorial service for their uncle.
While they are now in the same country again, they are not believed to be in contact. Harry has spoken about the rift. "I want it to work out. Of course I do," he said, while also admitting that reconciling is hard. The escalation of tensions can be traced to 2020, when Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as senior working royals.
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28 days ago
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Ethel Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy were married nearly 18 years, and had 11 children together, before he was felled by an ******* assin's bullet in June 1968. In her memoir, "Ethel Kennedy: The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy" (to be published Oct. 13 by HarperOne), daughter Kerry Kennedy writes of her mother's inspiring example, from before and after the murder of her father.
Read an excerpt below, and don't miss Rita Braver's conversation with Kerry Kennedy on "CBS Sunday Morning" October 11!
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The line outside St. Patrick's Cathedral, where Daddy lay in state, was a mile long. One hundred thousand mourners passed by his coffin. Family and friends took turns holding vigil. The first time I witnessed that public outpouring of grief was when I accompanied Mum, along with my siblings, to a special service the night before the funeral. Mum's face, swathed in a black veil, was composed, almost serene, as we knelt to pray. The singer Andy Williams, a close friend of Mum and Daddy, sang "Ave Maria" a cappella, his resonant tenor echoing through the cathedral. I was thinking that Mary and all her angels were in the very room with us. Mum, Grandma Rose, and our aunts told us that Daddy was in Heaven and happy to be with Uncle Jack, his eldest brother, Joe, and his sister Kick. I could picture that lovely reunion. I was eight years old, and as a child had such a strong sense of Heaven as a physical place that when I flew in an airplane I chose the window seat so I could try to find Heaven in the clouds. Mum also believed Heaven was real, and she felt the full presence of God when she prayed. Her faith kept her going. It lifted us all through those awful days.
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Ethel Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy were married nearly 18 years, and had 11 children together, before he was felled by an ******* assin's bullet in June 1968. In her memoir, "Ethel Kennedy: The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy" (to be published Oct. 13 by HarperOne), daughter Kerry Kennedy writes of her mother's inspiring example, from before and after the murder of her father.
Read an excerpt below, and don't miss Rita Braver's conversation with Kerry Kennedy on "CBS Sunday Morning" October 11!
Prefer to listen? Audible has a 30-day free trial available right now.
The line outside St. Patrick's Cathedral, where Daddy lay in state, was a mile long. One hundred thousand mourners passed by his coffin. Family and friends took turns holding vigil. The first time I witnessed that public outpouring of grief was when I accompanied Mum, along with my siblings, to a special service the night before the funeral. Mum's face, swathed in a black veil, was composed, almost serene, as we knelt to pray. The singer Andy Williams, a close friend of Mum and Daddy, sang "Ave Maria" a cappella, his resonant tenor echoing through the cathedral. I was thinking that Mary and all her angels were in the very room with us. Mum, Grandma Rose, and our aunts told us that Daddy was in Heaven and happy to be with Uncle Jack, his eldest brother, Joe, and his sister Kick. I could picture that lovely reunion. I was eight years old, and as a child had such a strong sense of Heaven as a physical place that when I flew in an airplane I chose the window seat so I could try to find Heaven in the clouds. Mum also believed Heaven was real, and she felt the full presence of God when she prayed. Her faith kept her going. It lifted us all through those awful days.
#ethel
28 days ago
One year after Joan Kennedy's death, her friend remembers a resilient survivor who was much more than a "Kennedy wife"
The former wife of Sen Ted Kennedy was candid about her own alcoholism and supportive of the recovery community
Joan planned her own funeral, especially the music, choosing "America, The Beautiful" at the end, which her friend Margo Nash says, "I think it was her way of saying goodbye"
There was always more to Joan Kennedy than being a "Kennedy wife," as loyal as she was to the family, long after her 1982 divorce from from Sen. Ted Kennedy. One year after her death on Oct. 8, 2025, at 89 years old, her friend Margo Nash, 77, remembers a woman who, most of all, "was a survivor."
We met in 2006 on Cape Cod. We had both gone to Manhattanville College and what struck me was how humble and accessible she was — given the fact that she had been part of history.
#year
The former wife of Sen Ted Kennedy was candid about her own alcoholism and supportive of the recovery community
Joan planned her own funeral, especially the music, choosing "America, The Beautiful" at the end, which her friend Margo Nash says, "I think it was her way of saying goodbye"
There was always more to Joan Kennedy than being a "Kennedy wife," as loyal as she was to the family, long after her 1982 divorce from from Sen. Ted Kennedy. One year after her death on Oct. 8, 2025, at 89 years old, her friend Margo Nash, 77, remembers a woman who, most of all, "was a survivor."
We met in 2006 on Cape Cod. We had both gone to Manhattanville College and what struck me was how humble and accessible she was — given the fact that she had been part of history.
#year
30 days ago
Princess Diana's friend has slammed Charles Spencer's book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," dedicated to his late sister. For those unversed, Spencer penned a memoir chronicling Princess Diana's experience being married to King Charles, dealing with intense media scrutiny and her tragic passing. Ever since the book was released on September 22, it has been making headlines.
Princess Diana's friend berated Charles Spencer and branded him as "deeply disloyal" for writing a book about his late sister. In a 1998 TV special with Sally Magnusson, Spencer had declared that he would never profit off his sister's death and thought it was "low."
Royal commentator Ingrid Seward was once a good acquaintance of Diana and had spent time with her shortly before her tragic death in 1997. Seward told The Royal Observer's Palace Unfiltered: "I think that Charles has been deeply disloyal, writing about his sister, putting himself up there, and then to attack the king was so unnecessary. I don't know if what he's saying is accurate, but you know, memory does change over the years."
The Daily Mail published an excerpt, detailing an explosive phone call between Spencer and King Charles over Diana's funeral preparations. As per Spencer, Charles retorted, saying: "Rest **** ured, we will forget her soon enough."
Diana's brother said he was "stunned" by Charles' harsh words for the mother of his children. Additionally, he also claimed the King sounded "giddily elated, like a lottery winner," just after her death.
#king #princess #diana
Princess Diana's friend berated Charles Spencer and branded him as "deeply disloyal" for writing a book about his late sister. In a 1998 TV special with Sally Magnusson, Spencer had declared that he would never profit off his sister's death and thought it was "low."
Royal commentator Ingrid Seward was once a good acquaintance of Diana and had spent time with her shortly before her tragic death in 1997. Seward told The Royal Observer's Palace Unfiltered: "I think that Charles has been deeply disloyal, writing about his sister, putting himself up there, and then to attack the king was so unnecessary. I don't know if what he's saying is accurate, but you know, memory does change over the years."
The Daily Mail published an excerpt, detailing an explosive phone call between Spencer and King Charles over Diana's funeral preparations. As per Spencer, Charles retorted, saying: "Rest **** ured, we will forget her soon enough."
Diana's brother said he was "stunned" by Charles' harsh words for the mother of his children. Additionally, he also claimed the King sounded "giddily elated, like a lottery winner," just after her death.
#king #princess #diana
1 month ago
Sarah "Fergie" Ferguson is keeping a close eye on the latest royal drama, with a source claiming she's looking to use the turmoil to her own advantage.
"Sarah is holding off on a book deal for now, figuring that by showing loyalty, or at least keeping her mouth shut, it's only fair that they cut her a break and help her with a path back towards respectability or, at the very least, a place to live," the source tells Examiner. "They don't need any more enemies."
As Examiner previously reported, King Charles III and Queen Camilla have both been enraged by the Tuesday, September 22 release of Swan Song: Diana, My Sister. In the tell-all, Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, alleges the monarch "sounded giddily elated" after Di's 1997 death. The 62-year-old also claims Buckingham Palace denied the late Princess of Wales' funeral wishes.
Through an official statement released to Page Six, the king, 77, in an unprecedented move, suggested his former brother-in-law's account was clouded by "grief."
Days after the bombshell book hit shelves, Fergie, 66, shot down rumors she was writing her own memoir to People.
#king
"Sarah is holding off on a book deal for now, figuring that by showing loyalty, or at least keeping her mouth shut, it's only fair that they cut her a break and help her with a path back towards respectability or, at the very least, a place to live," the source tells Examiner. "They don't need any more enemies."
As Examiner previously reported, King Charles III and Queen Camilla have both been enraged by the Tuesday, September 22 release of Swan Song: Diana, My Sister. In the tell-all, Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, alleges the monarch "sounded giddily elated" after Di's 1997 death. The 62-year-old also claims Buckingham Palace denied the late Princess of Wales' funeral wishes.
Through an official statement released to Page Six, the king, 77, in an unprecedented move, suggested his former brother-in-law's account was clouded by "grief."
Days after the bombshell book hit shelves, Fergie, 66, shot down rumors she was writing her own memoir to People.
#king
1 month ago
American Idol alum Caleb Flynn has been sentenced to life without parole for the February 2026 murder of his wife Ashley.
The judge told Flynn his actions exhibited "layers of deceit, manipulation, and cruelty."
He claimed an intruder broke into their Ohio home and fatally shot Ashley as she slept.
American Idol alum Caleb Flynn has learned his fate, days after a jury convicted him of murdering his wife Ashley as she slept.
An Ohio judge sentenced the 40-year-old father to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Monday, explaining his actions exhibited "layers of deceit, manipulation, and cruelty." Flynn, who maintains his innocence, must also pay $20,000 in restitution to Ashley's parents for expenses related to her funeral.
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The judge told Flynn his actions exhibited "layers of deceit, manipulation, and cruelty."
He claimed an intruder broke into their Ohio home and fatally shot Ashley as she slept.
American Idol alum Caleb Flynn has learned his fate, days after a jury convicted him of murdering his wife Ashley as she slept.
An Ohio judge sentenced the 40-year-old father to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Monday, explaining his actions exhibited "layers of deceit, manipulation, and cruelty." Flynn, who maintains his innocence, must also pay $20,000 in restitution to Ashley's parents for expenses related to her funeral.
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1 month ago
Hirata Runa, an 8-year-old trainee with the ******* anese idol program DIANNA Project, has died only days after what became her final public performance.
DIANNA Project announced on September 28 that the Nagoya trainee died from myocarditis ******* ociated with an influenza infection. A message later shared through Runa's social account said she died at around 4 a.m. on September 25.
Five days earlier, Runa had appeared at DIANNA Project's Regular Live Vol. 70 on September 20. She posted after the event to thank supporters and wrote that she had enjoyed the performance, a message that became her final public post.
The agency thanked fans and others who had supported Runa and said her wake and funeral were held privately with close relatives. It also asked the public and media to respect the family's privacy as they mourn.
Runa appeared at DIANNA Project's Regular Live Vol. 70 on September 20 as one of the project's Nagoya trainees. ******* anese outlet Nikkan Sports reported that the appearance became her final performance.
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DIANNA Project announced on September 28 that the Nagoya trainee died from myocarditis ******* ociated with an influenza infection. A message later shared through Runa's social account said she died at around 4 a.m. on September 25.
Five days earlier, Runa had appeared at DIANNA Project's Regular Live Vol. 70 on September 20. She posted after the event to thank supporters and wrote that she had enjoyed the performance, a message that became her final public post.
The agency thanked fans and others who had supported Runa and said her wake and funeral were held privately with close relatives. It also asked the public and media to respect the family's privacy as they mourn.
Runa appeared at DIANNA Project's Regular Live Vol. 70 on September 20 as one of the project's Nagoya trainees. ******* anese outlet Nikkan Sports reported that the appearance became her final performance.
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1 month ago
Princess Diana's brother says Prince Harry has been "very supportive" of a eulogy he gave at her funeral that was famous for its veiled criticisms of the monarchy.
Charles Spencer also said he could not recall Prince William making any comments about the funeral oration he gave in 1997. In the speech, which was delivered in front of the royals, he vowed to ensure that Diana's sons would "not simply" be "immersed by duty and tradition."
His words were received at the time as a swipe at royal protocol in defense of his sister, whose divorce from the now-King Charles III had seen her stripped of her HRH status. Spencer was asked in an interview what his nephews thought of his comments.
"Well, I know Harry's been very supportive of it, and, I don't remember any comments from William," Spencer said, quoted by People.
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Charles Spencer also said he could not recall Prince William making any comments about the funeral oration he gave in 1997. In the speech, which was delivered in front of the royals, he vowed to ensure that Diana's sons would "not simply" be "immersed by duty and tradition."
His words were received at the time as a swipe at royal protocol in defense of his sister, whose divorce from the now-King Charles III had seen her stripped of her HRH status. Spencer was asked in an interview what his nephews thought of his comments.
"Well, I know Harry's been very supportive of it, and, I don't remember any comments from William," Spencer said, quoted by People.
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2 months ago
Britain's royal family has taken the unusual step of publicly challenging claims made by Princess Diana's brother, Earl Spencer, in his upcoming memoir.
Departing from the monarchy's traditional "never complain, never explain" approach, Buckingham Palace responded Wednesday to Spencer's recollection of a phone call between himself and King Charles, in the wake of Diana's death in 1997. According to Spencer, the call took place after Spencer objected to Prince William and Prince Harry, then 15 and 12, walking behind their mother's coffin at her funeral.
In an excerpt from the book Swan Song: Diana, My Sister published by Britain's Daily Mail, Spencer wrote, "He unleashed down the phone what I have always taken to be his pent-up contempt for Diana, and his horror that the world was so bowled over by her death. 'Rest ****** ured,' he hissed, 'we'll forget her soon enough.'"
While the palace didn't directly address whether the comment was made, the statement questioned the reliability of Spencer's recollection, saying, "While we do not comment on books as a matter of principle, His Majesty is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and color memory in ways others do not recognize, even many years after such a loss."
The statement echoes the palace's reaction to claims made by Harry and Meghan Markle during their 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey that an unnamed royal had made a remark about their son's skin color before he was born and that the monarchy failed to help a suicidal Meghan. A response issued on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II at that time said that "recollections may vary."
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Departing from the monarchy's traditional "never complain, never explain" approach, Buckingham Palace responded Wednesday to Spencer's recollection of a phone call between himself and King Charles, in the wake of Diana's death in 1997. According to Spencer, the call took place after Spencer objected to Prince William and Prince Harry, then 15 and 12, walking behind their mother's coffin at her funeral.
In an excerpt from the book Swan Song: Diana, My Sister published by Britain's Daily Mail, Spencer wrote, "He unleashed down the phone what I have always taken to be his pent-up contempt for Diana, and his horror that the world was so bowled over by her death. 'Rest ****** ured,' he hissed, 'we'll forget her soon enough.'"
While the palace didn't directly address whether the comment was made, the statement questioned the reliability of Spencer's recollection, saying, "While we do not comment on books as a matter of principle, His Majesty is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and color memory in ways others do not recognize, even many years after such a loss."
The statement echoes the palace's reaction to claims made by Harry and Meghan Markle during their 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey that an unnamed royal had made a remark about their son's skin color before he was born and that the monarchy failed to help a suicidal Meghan. A response issued on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II at that time said that "recollections may vary."
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2 months ago
Prince Harry might be back in the UK, but that doesn't mean he's returned to royal duties. In fact, both Harry and his father, King Charles, have made it clear that he is not a working royal and likely won't ever be again. Proof of that is that Harry was not invited to the funeral of Norway's King Harald.
William represented the British royal family and walked behind the monarch's coffin on Wednesday, September 9. He was accompanied by Princess Anne for the procession, which extended from the Royal Palace to Oslo Cathedral. Other foreign royals present included King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain, as well as King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden and King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark.
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William represented the British royal family and walked behind the monarch's coffin on Wednesday, September 9. He was accompanied by Princess Anne for the procession, which extended from the Royal Palace to Oslo Cathedral. Other foreign royals present included King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain, as well as King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden and King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark.
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2 months ago
Titan Casket created a pumpkin spice-themed casket to highlight its customizable options and poke fun at the PSL trend
The brand says it uses bold marketing to normalize funeral planning and educate consumers about their rights and options
Actor David Dastmalchian joined as the brand's first ambassador in 2023 to promote open conversations about death and funeral planning
A unique brand is getting in on pumpkin spice season — a casket company.
Titan Casket is selling a Pumpkin Spice Casket, accompanied by related marketing that a brand representative tells PEOPLE is meant to poke fun at the decades-old flavor.
#poke #Marketing #Planning
The brand says it uses bold marketing to normalize funeral planning and educate consumers about their rights and options
Actor David Dastmalchian joined as the brand's first ambassador in 2023 to promote open conversations about death and funeral planning
A unique brand is getting in on pumpkin spice season — a casket company.
Titan Casket is selling a Pumpkin Spice Casket, accompanied by related marketing that a brand representative tells PEOPLE is meant to poke fun at the decades-old flavor.
#poke #Marketing #Planning
2 months ago
The death of Princess Astrid of Norway marks the end of an era in the country's history. After the passing of King Harald V of Norway on August 28, news of his sister's death was made public today, plunging the Nordic nation into deep sadness. Even so, the legacy of the woman who stood faithfully beside her brother in service to the Crown lives on with a truly legendary life story.
Princess Astrid of Norway owns one of the most solemn pieces of the dynasty (@ Antony Jones)
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Paola of Belgiumturns 89 this September 11: the Belgian press isn't publishing big special features on her, and so far the official channels also haven't marked the day with a new photo or a public gesture, as they tend to do when it's a milestone birthday. It's been a while since the woman who was queen consort for two decades stepped into the background; she suffered a stroke in 2018, from which she recovered, and now lives a quiet life between Belgium and the south of France.
Her public appearances are now rare; here she is with her husband, Albert II, and the current monarchs, her son, Philippe of the Belgians, and his wife, Queen Mathilde. The picture was taken in 2023 during National Day. (@ Patrick van Katwijk)
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Her public appearances are now rare; here she is with her husband, Albert II, and the current monarchs, her son, Philippe of the Belgians, and his wife, Queen Mathilde. The picture was taken in 2023 during National Day. (@ Patrick van Katwijk)
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2 months ago
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — A flight that was scheduled to carry Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from Moldova to Norway earlier this week was delayed when authorities closed Moldova's airspace because of a drone incursion, a government spokesperson said.
Moldovan police said a Russian drone crashed on Tuesday in a sunflower field on the outskirts of a village in the district of Riscani, which caused four fires to break out but no injuries.
Government spokesperson Dumitru Ciorici said on Wednesday that Moldova had closed its airspace Tuesday afternoon to protect aircraft flying over the country at the time. The closure delayed three departures, including the flight carrying Zelenskyy.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre told broadcaster NRK that Zelenskyy's plane "was nearly hit by a drone as it took off from Moldova" on its way to Oslo for King Harald V's funeral. Zelenskyy arrived in Oslo on Tuesday and met Støre to discuss potential support for Ukraine's air defenses before attending the king's funeral on Wednesday.
Moldovan authorities confirmed the drone came down and exploded 160 kilometers (100 miles) from Chisinau International Airport. The airspace restrictions were lifted and Zelenskyy's plane took off later than scheduled.
#drone
Moldovan police said a Russian drone crashed on Tuesday in a sunflower field on the outskirts of a village in the district of Riscani, which caused four fires to break out but no injuries.
Government spokesperson Dumitru Ciorici said on Wednesday that Moldova had closed its airspace Tuesday afternoon to protect aircraft flying over the country at the time. The closure delayed three departures, including the flight carrying Zelenskyy.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre told broadcaster NRK that Zelenskyy's plane "was nearly hit by a drone as it took off from Moldova" on its way to Oslo for King Harald V's funeral. Zelenskyy arrived in Oslo on Tuesday and met Støre to discuss potential support for Ukraine's air defenses before attending the king's funeral on Wednesday.
Moldovan authorities confirmed the drone came down and exploded 160 kilometers (100 miles) from Chisinau International Airport. The airspace restrictions were lifted and Zelenskyy's plane took off later than scheduled.
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Queen Máxima brought her signature flair to a working engagement in the Netherlands on Thursday, stepping out in an autumn-ready printed dress for a symposium focused on the future of health care.
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Even with legions of adoring fans across the globe, Dolly Parton never let the spotlight change who she was.
From choosing a small, private funeral over a lavish send-off to asking well-wishers to skip flowers and gifts in favor of donating to her Imagination Library, the 80-year-old country music icon, who died on August 25, stayed grounded in what mattered most to her: people, not possessions. Given that, it's no surprise the final thing she asked of her sister was something simple and heartfelt.
"The last thing Dolly asked me for was prayer," Stella Parton, 77, told Gayle King in an interview with CBS Mornings posted on Thursday, September 10.
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Stella also said she sensed her sister had found peace before she passed. She explained that she'd always been able to read Dolly's emotions just from her expression, even after long stretches without seeing her in person — whether she was in pain, upset, joyful, or simply worn out, it showed on her face. The two, she said, had always shared a tight-knit bond as siblings.
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From choosing a small, private funeral over a lavish send-off to asking well-wishers to skip flowers and gifts in favor of donating to her Imagination Library, the 80-year-old country music icon, who died on August 25, stayed grounded in what mattered most to her: people, not possessions. Given that, it's no surprise the final thing she asked of her sister was something simple and heartfelt.
"The last thing Dolly asked me for was prayer," Stella Parton, 77, told Gayle King in an interview with CBS Mornings posted on Thursday, September 10.
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Stella also said she sensed her sister had found peace before she passed. She explained that she'd always been able to read Dolly's emotions just from her expression, even after long stretches without seeing her in person — whether she was in pain, upset, joyful, or simply worn out, it showed on her face. The two, she said, had always shared a tight-knit bond as siblings.
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Christy Knowings died from cardiac arrest brought on by complications from asthma, according to a newly obtained death certificate. The former All That star died August 11 at a Los Angeles hospital, four days after a severe asthma attack reportedly left her with brain damage. She was 46.
The document, obtained by People on Sept. 2, identifies cardiac arrest as Knowings' immediate cause of death. Acute hypoxic respiratory failure—a life-threatening condition caused by insufficient oxygen—and status asthmaticus were listed among the conditions that led to her death. Asthma was named as the underlying cause.
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A family member previously said that Knowings was hospitalized after suffering the asthma attack on August 7 and placed on life support. Her family made the decision to remove her from life support on August 11, and she died later that day.
A GoFundMe was established to help her parents cover mortuary and funeral costs. Knowings was remembered as "a compassionate, bright light whose warmth, kindness, and humor touched every life she encountered."
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The document, obtained by People on Sept. 2, identifies cardiac arrest as Knowings' immediate cause of death. Acute hypoxic respiratory failure—a life-threatening condition caused by insufficient oxygen—and status asthmaticus were listed among the conditions that led to her death. Asthma was named as the underlying cause.
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A family member previously said that Knowings was hospitalized after suffering the asthma attack on August 7 and placed on life support. Her family made the decision to remove her from life support on August 11, and she died later that day.
A GoFundMe was established to help her parents cover mortuary and funeral costs. Knowings was remembered as "a compassionate, bright light whose warmth, kindness, and humor touched every life she encountered."
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2 months ago
Anna Wintour has been in hot water of late. Last year, people weren't too happy that Jeff Bezos and his new wife were sponsors of the Met Gala. This year, she got a lot of pushback for her choice to honor John Galliano with a Costume Institute retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Even after Galliano withdrew, it seems like controversy isn't over for Wintour.
Hollywood insider Rob Shuter is reporting that Dolly Parton was pitched at least four times to be on the cover of American Vogue before her recent death at the age of 80, which Wintour declined each time.
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Hollywood insider Rob Shuter is reporting that Dolly Parton was pitched at least four times to be on the cover of American Vogue before her recent death at the age of 80, which Wintour declined each time.
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DUBAI, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Thursday the deaths of six more military personnel from U.S. strikes this week, bringing the military death toll to at least 13.
The U.S. strikes on Tuesday were the most extensive for weeks. In the latest report on military deaths, Tasnim said six members of the regular military, including three pilots, had been killed in southern Iran. It gave no additional detail on the location.
Tasnim had earlier reported that Tuesday's strikes had killed three members of the paramilitary Basij on Lavan Island in the Gulf, with their funeral taking place in southern Iran on Wednesday.
The strikes also killed four members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) Aerospace Force in western Iran, according to a statement by the guards published on Wednesday.
Iranian military casualties in the conflict that began in late February have been reported periodically, without official confirmation of overall tolls.
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The U.S. strikes on Tuesday were the most extensive for weeks. In the latest report on military deaths, Tasnim said six members of the regular military, including three pilots, had been killed in southern Iran. It gave no additional detail on the location.
Tasnim had earlier reported that Tuesday's strikes had killed three members of the paramilitary Basij on Lavan Island in the Gulf, with their funeral taking place in southern Iran on Wednesday.
The strikes also killed four members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) Aerospace Force in western Iran, according to a statement by the guards published on Wednesday.
Iranian military casualties in the conflict that began in late February have been reported periodically, without official confirmation of overall tolls.
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2 months ago
Monday, August 31, should have been an especially joyful date for Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and Durek Verrett as they marked their second wedding anniversary. This year, however, memories of their celebration are inevitably overshadowed by grief following the death of the princess' father, King Harald V, on Friday at the age of 89.
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2 months ago
Dolly Parton has been laid to rest beside her husband, Carl Dean, in a private Nashville ceremony that was a far quieter goodbye than the life she lived in the spotlight.
She is now buried next to her late husband (@ The Grosby Group)
Dolly was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum on Friday, just 3 days after her death, with the ceremony guest list kept intimate.
Their outfits gave a glimpse into Dolly's circle off the stage (@ Backgrid/The Grosby Group)
Only immediate family attended the funeral, according to PEOPLE, as those closest to Dolly gathered to say goodbye to the woman the world knew as a superstar.
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She is now buried next to her late husband (@ The Grosby Group)
Dolly was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum on Friday, just 3 days after her death, with the ceremony guest list kept intimate.
Their outfits gave a glimpse into Dolly's circle off the stage (@ Backgrid/The Grosby Group)
Only immediate family attended the funeral, according to PEOPLE, as those closest to Dolly gathered to say goodbye to the woman the world knew as a superstar.
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2 months ago
A funeral for Dior's public relations director Mathilde Favier was held in Paris on Aug. 31, drawing guests like Claudia Schiffer, Dior's Delphine Arnault and other fashion industry elite
Favier, 57, and her partner Nicolas Altmayer, 61, were killed in a car accident in France, on Monday, Aug. 17, the fashion house shared in a statement
Favier joined Dior in 2011 and worked closely with the fashion house's celebrity clients
Family, friends and members of the fashion industry gathered on Monday, Aug. 31, to attend the funeral of Dior's public relations director Mathilde Favier in Paris.
Favier, 57, and her partner Nicolas Altmayer, 61, were killed in a car accident in France on Monday, Aug. 17.
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Favier, 57, and her partner Nicolas Altmayer, 61, were killed in a car accident in France, on Monday, Aug. 17, the fashion house shared in a statement
Favier joined Dior in 2011 and worked closely with the fashion house's celebrity clients
Family, friends and members of the fashion industry gathered on Monday, Aug. 31, to attend the funeral of Dior's public relations director Mathilde Favier in Paris.
Favier, 57, and her partner Nicolas Altmayer, 61, were killed in a car accident in France on Monday, Aug. 17.
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2 months ago
Questions over whether the Russia-Ukraine war is entering a new phase are mounting as Kyiv endures repeated drone attacks and near-constant air raid alerts, including growing waves during daylight hours — an expansion beyond the nighttime barrages that have become grimly familiar to residents of the Ukrainian capital.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched nearly 1,500 drones over four days, more than half of them jet-powered, accusing Moscow of attempting to wear down Ukraine and its population. The attacks have repeatedly interrupted Kyiv's metro system and daily commutes, Reuters reported Aug. 31, as residents are forced to seek shelter during daytime air raid alerts.
As Ukrainians seek some semblance of normalcy at the end of the summer and prepare for the start of the school year, the relentless attacks are again sending already exhausted Kyiv residents underground.
Russia Unleashes Nearly 600 Missiles And Drones On Kyiv In Deadliest Strike Since May
People react as they attend the funeral of local villages' community head Taras Didych, who was among 38 people killed in a Russian drone strike on the village of Myla on August 28, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the village of Dmytrivka, Kyiv region, Ukraine August 31, 2026.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched nearly 1,500 drones over four days, more than half of them jet-powered, accusing Moscow of attempting to wear down Ukraine and its population. The attacks have repeatedly interrupted Kyiv's metro system and daily commutes, Reuters reported Aug. 31, as residents are forced to seek shelter during daytime air raid alerts.
As Ukrainians seek some semblance of normalcy at the end of the summer and prepare for the start of the school year, the relentless attacks are again sending already exhausted Kyiv residents underground.
Russia Unleashes Nearly 600 Missiles And Drones On Kyiv In Deadliest Strike Since May
People react as they attend the funeral of local villages' community head Taras Didych, who was among 38 people killed in a Russian drone strike on the village of Myla on August 28, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the village of Dmytrivka, Kyiv region, Ukraine August 31, 2026.
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2 months ago
Princess Diana's funeral took place at Westminster Abbey in London on September 6, 1997.
In a heart-wrenching moment, Diana's sons walked behind her coffin as it headed to the Abbey.
The decision to have Prince William, then 15, and Prince Harry, just 12, to do so was a controversial one.
On September 6, 1997, the world watched as Prince William, then 15, and Prince Harry, 12, walked behind Princess Diana's coffin. Their mother had died in a car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997, at just 36 years old.
During Diana's funeral at Westminster Abbey in London, William and Harry followed alongside their father, Prince Charles; their grandfather, Prince Philip; and their uncle, Earl Charles Spencer—Diana's younger brother. Behind them walked representatives of charities the Princess of Wales had supported before her untimely death.
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In a heart-wrenching moment, Diana's sons walked behind her coffin as it headed to the Abbey.
The decision to have Prince William, then 15, and Prince Harry, just 12, to do so was a controversial one.
On September 6, 1997, the world watched as Prince William, then 15, and Prince Harry, 12, walked behind Princess Diana's coffin. Their mother had died in a car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997, at just 36 years old.
During Diana's funeral at Westminster Abbey in London, William and Harry followed alongside their father, Prince Charles; their grandfather, Prince Philip; and their uncle, Earl Charles Spencer—Diana's younger brother. Behind them walked representatives of charities the Princess of Wales had supported before her untimely death.
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2 months ago
Now that Prince Harry has moved back to the U.K., there's a much higher chance that he'll run into his older brother, Prince William, whom he has been estranged from for years.
One "quite significant" event—the 30-year anniversary of their mother Princess Diana's death in 1997—could reunite the brothers face-to-face, according to royal biographer Robert Jobson.
Two fellow brothers could also play a role in bringing William and Harry "back together," according to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams.
This August 31 marks 29 years since Princess Diana's death at just 36 years old in a 1997 Paris car crash. Unbelievably, in 2027, 30 years will have passed since the seismic loss that was felt around the world—but none felt it more acutely than her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.
The brothers aren't thought to have spoken to one another since 2022 and their grandmother Queen Elizabeth's funeral that September. Much has happened since that time, including—unexpectedly—Harry's return to the U.K. on August 26, alongside his wife Meghan Markle and their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The Sussexes spent six years in the United States—Montecito, California, specifically—and are now back in Britain for what is being described as an extended stay.
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One "quite significant" event—the 30-year anniversary of their mother Princess Diana's death in 1997—could reunite the brothers face-to-face, according to royal biographer Robert Jobson.
Two fellow brothers could also play a role in bringing William and Harry "back together," according to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams.
This August 31 marks 29 years since Princess Diana's death at just 36 years old in a 1997 Paris car crash. Unbelievably, in 2027, 30 years will have passed since the seismic loss that was felt around the world—but none felt it more acutely than her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.
The brothers aren't thought to have spoken to one another since 2022 and their grandmother Queen Elizabeth's funeral that September. Much has happened since that time, including—unexpectedly—Harry's return to the U.K. on August 26, alongside his wife Meghan Markle and their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The Sussexes spent six years in the United States—Montecito, California, specifically—and are now back in Britain for what is being described as an extended stay.
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2 months ago
Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a private funeral attended by her family, the Queen of Country's great-niece, Lainey Mae Parton, confirmed in an emotional tribute.
On Saturday, August 29 Lainey took to Instagram with a carousel of photos featuring her late aunt. Dolly died at 80 on August 25, following a "brief battle with cancer," and was laid to rest on Friday, August 28.
"This is a really hard post for me to make," Lainey began her post. "I wanted to wait until after my granny was laid to rest yesterday before I tried to put any of this into words."
She continued, "From the time I was little, my granny always had a way of making me feel like I was enough. She never made my dreams feel too big or made me feel like I couldn't do something. She believed in me before I even knew how to believe in myself."
Toward the end of her lengthy post, Dolly's niece admitted, "It still doesn't feel real that she's gone. I'm going to miss her voice, her laugh, her hugs, and just knowing she was there. I'm even going to miss those 4 AM calls, and I'd give anything to see her name pop up on my phone again."
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On Saturday, August 29 Lainey took to Instagram with a carousel of photos featuring her late aunt. Dolly died at 80 on August 25, following a "brief battle with cancer," and was laid to rest on Friday, August 28.
"This is a really hard post for me to make," Lainey began her post. "I wanted to wait until after my granny was laid to rest yesterday before I tried to put any of this into words."
She continued, "From the time I was little, my granny always had a way of making me feel like I was enough. She never made my dreams feel too big or made me feel like I couldn't do something. She believed in me before I even knew how to believe in myself."
Toward the end of her lengthy post, Dolly's niece admitted, "It still doesn't feel real that she's gone. I'm going to miss her voice, her laugh, her hugs, and just knowing she was there. I'm even going to miss those 4 AM calls, and I'd give anything to see her name pop up on my phone again."
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2 months ago
Dolly Parton has been laid to rest after a private funeral, her family has confirmed.
Her death was announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, in an Instagram video posted August 25. The musician's publicist confirmed Parton's cancer diagnosis to the ******* ociated Press later in the day, but did not give further details on her illness.
Dolly's niece, Lainey Parton, shared a touching tribute to her aunt August 29, confirming the Queen of Country had been laid to rest the day prior.
"I wanted to wait until after my granny was laid to rest yesterday before I tried to put any of this into words," Lainey wrote of her "Aunt Granny."
"From the time I was little, my granny always had a way of making me feel like I was enough. She never made my dreams feel too big or made me feel like I couldn't do something. She believed in me before I even knew how to believe in myself.
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Her death was announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, in an Instagram video posted August 25. The musician's publicist confirmed Parton's cancer diagnosis to the ******* ociated Press later in the day, but did not give further details on her illness.
Dolly's niece, Lainey Parton, shared a touching tribute to her aunt August 29, confirming the Queen of Country had been laid to rest the day prior.
"I wanted to wait until after my granny was laid to rest yesterday before I tried to put any of this into words," Lainey wrote of her "Aunt Granny."
"From the time I was little, my granny always had a way of making me feel like I was enough. She never made my dreams feel too big or made me feel like I couldn't do something. She believed in me before I even knew how to believe in myself.
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2 months ago
Some NBA relationships are built around basketball. Dejounte Murray's bond with Gregg Popovich clearly went much deeper, and years after leaving the San Antonio Spurs, Murray is still opening up about the coach who cared about his life before his career.
That meant stepping into problems most young players would struggle to handle alone. For Murray, Popovich became someone he could trust during some of the toughest moments of his life. That relationship still carries plenty of weight today.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray
Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
On August 29, Murray's emotional account of Popovich's influence revealed just how personal their relationship became during his early NBA years. Murray said the Spurs legend was more than a coach and described him as a father figure who genuinely wanted him to succeed in life first and basketball second.
"He was like a father figure. There's, there's – it's so many stories. And if he was able to come sit here and talk, he'd tell you he's never had a player come in his office that cried on his shoulder from how many murders he had to deal with back home in Seattle. How many funerals I had to pay for.
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That meant stepping into problems most young players would struggle to handle alone. For Murray, Popovich became someone he could trust during some of the toughest moments of his life. That relationship still carries plenty of weight today.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray
Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
On August 29, Murray's emotional account of Popovich's influence revealed just how personal their relationship became during his early NBA years. Murray said the Spurs legend was more than a coach and described him as a father figure who genuinely wanted him to succeed in life first and basketball second.
"He was like a father figure. There's, there's – it's so many stories. And if he was able to come sit here and talk, he'd tell you he's never had a player come in his office that cried on his shoulder from how many murders he had to deal with back home in Seattle. How many funerals I had to pay for.
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2 months ago
The former **** ss of York is expected "back in the UK shortly", a source close to her has told the BBC.
Sarah Ferguson was thought to be living abroad after she was forced to move out of Royal Lodge in Windsor, which she shared with her ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, in October.
Ferguson had last seen in public at the **** ss of Kent's funeral the previous month.
She is reportedly renting out a gated property in the Home Counties, according to the Sun newspaper.
Mountbatten-Windsor and Ferguson relinquished their royal **** les following increased scrutiny and revelations surrounding their links to disgraced financier and **** offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Sarah Ferguson was thought to be living abroad after she was forced to move out of Royal Lodge in Windsor, which she shared with her ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, in October.
Ferguson had last seen in public at the **** ss of Kent's funeral the previous month.
She is reportedly renting out a gated property in the Home Counties, according to the Sun newspaper.
Mountbatten-Windsor and Ferguson relinquished their royal **** les following increased scrutiny and revelations surrounding their links to disgraced financier and **** offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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As the Norwegian royal family begins to consider funeral arrangements for King Harald, his widow Queen Sonja will be marking a very poignant milestone this weekend.
The royals would have marked their 58th wedding anniversary on 29 August, one day after it was announced that Harald had died aged 89. A statement from the Norwegian Palace read: "It is with deep sorrow that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today. King Harald passed away peacefully at Rikshospitalet on Friday, August 28, at 06:35."
Sonja will likely be supported privately through the difficult time by their children, King Haakon VIII and Princess Martha Louise.
King Harald died on 28 August aged 89 (@ UK Press via Getty Images)
While their love story was enduring, it also overcame several obstacles. The Norwegian royal couple kept their relationship a secret for nine years after meeting at a party in 1959, as Harald's father forbade him from marrying a commoner.
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The royals would have marked their 58th wedding anniversary on 29 August, one day after it was announced that Harald had died aged 89. A statement from the Norwegian Palace read: "It is with deep sorrow that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today. King Harald passed away peacefully at Rikshospitalet on Friday, August 28, at 06:35."
Sonja will likely be supported privately through the difficult time by their children, King Haakon VIII and Princess Martha Louise.
King Harald died on 28 August aged 89 (@ UK Press via Getty Images)
While their love story was enduring, it also overcame several obstacles. The Norwegian royal couple kept their relationship a secret for nine years after meeting at a party in 1959, as Harald's father forbade him from marrying a commoner.
#harald #norwegian
